Spooky Snacks: Halloween Mummy Pizza

Halloween is my favorite time to turn ordinary meals into creepy, fun treats. This Mummy Pizza combines the joy of pizza with a playful, spooky twist that kids and adults alike will love. The smell of bubbling cheese and sizzling pepperoni instantly signals festive chaos in the kitchen.

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity and the silly, messy fun of making tiny bandages out of cheese strips. It’s perfect for a quick party snack or an easy family dinner that sparks creativity in the oven. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover pizza dough from the week.

Mummy Pizza

Mummy Pizza is a playful dish made by spreading pizza sauce on dough, topping it with cheese and pepperoni, then creating bandage-like strips of cheese to resemble a mummy. After baking until bubbly and golden, the cheese strips crisp up slightly, giving a fun, spooky appearance and a cheesy, tender texture inside.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 package pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 12 slices pepperoni slices
• additional cheese strips cut from extra cheese

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Knife
• Baking parchment

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a thin circle or rectangle, then transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
4. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce to create a cheesy base.
5. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, spacing them out as desired.
6. Use a knife to cut thin strips from additional cheese to resemble bandages. Space them evenly across the pizza, crisscrossing as if wrapping a mummy.
7. Place the pizza in the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and bubbly, and the cheese strips are slightly crispy.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. The cheese strips will firm up slightly, adding to the mummy effect.
9. Slice the pizza into pieces and serve while hot, showcasing the playful cheese bandages and crispy pepperoni.

Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or just craving a playful dinner, these mummies bring a smile to everyone. Plus, they’re a perfect excuse to turn a simple pizza into a storytelling feast with monster faces and tiny bandages. Halloween has never been so deliciously fun.